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V2 bomb sites in Walthamstow
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V2 bomb sites in Walthamstow

View V2 sites in Walthamstow in a larger map A quick post to highlight this fascinating google map of V2 bomb attacks on Walthamstow in the final years of the 2nd World War. The maps creator, TimStroud got the information from “The Story of Civil Defense, by Ross Wyld. & The War over Walthamstow. Issued [...]

Published by on April 19, 2010 2:39 pm
The Lea on the BBC
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The Lea on the BBC

Griff Rhys-Jones travelled the length of the River Lea for his BBC “Rivers” series and the hour long programme is available on iplayer until the 30th of August. Visit iplayer to watch He reaches Walthamstow about half an hour into the programme, with some beautiful shots of the reservoirs, rowing club and much more.  Well [...]

Published by on August 21, 2009 10:23 am
AV Roe Triplane on Walthamstow Marshes
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AV Roe Triplane on Walthamstow Marshes

Upto a thousand people enjoyed the sun and the chance to see a replica of the first all-British aeroplane unveiled on Walthamstow Marshes by the grandson of its creator A.V. Roe. On July 13, 1909, Roe flew the plane he’d built under two of the railway arches on the marshes. Local history group, and members [...]

Published by on July 13, 2009 10:49 pm
Celebrating the Centenary of Flight
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Celebrating the Centenary of Flight

Celebrating the Centenary of Flight Sunday 12 July 2009 13.00 – 16.00 Walthamstow Marshes For more information visit the Lee Valley Park website On Sunday 12 July history will repeat itself on Walthamstow Marshes as Eric Verdon- Roe, Grandson of flight pioneer Sir Alliott Verdon-Roe unveils an exact fully flyable replica of his grandfather’s Roe [...]

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Published by on June 30, 2009 5:13 am